A fire at a nightclub on the Thai resort island of Phuket has killed four people, and injured more than twenty, according to reports. The cause of the fire, which broke out on Friday morning, has not yet been confirmed but it is thought to be linked to lightning striking a transformer.

Bangkok, Thailand After the opening of Novotel Bangkok Platinum, the impressive 283-room hotel on top of the Platinum Shopping Mall Thailand (the largest fashion mall for one-stop wholesale shopping), domestic and international travelers from around the world have been enjoying the unrivaled service and high-end facilities, but most of all the terrific location offered by the newest and hottest property in town.

Great Hotels of the World are pleased to announce the opening of a brand new hotel – Mantra Samui Resort and Spa on 10 October 2011, following a three and a half year development at a cost of $20 million.

Led by growth from Australia and Europe, the value of foreign golf tourism to Thailand may reach $US2 billion in 2012 for the first time. The strength of Thai golf tourism will be acknowledged later at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony.